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AI for restaurants & hospitality

Full tables,
quiet phone.

Revenue is decided between 6 and 8pm. But that is exactly when the phone rings and the staff are away from the table. AI takes reservations, coordinates orders and answers reviews – so your team can be hosts.

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100% Availability
Less Office time daily
Better Star rating
24/7 Reservations
Your benefits

Why AI works in the restaurant

No missed reservations

Friday evening, 7:30pm, a full house. The phone rings non-stop. A voice agent takes all calls in parallel, checks availability and enters reservations directly.

Delivery orders without chaos

A chatbot on your website or via WhatsApp takes orders in a structured way, checks the delivery area and passes the finished order to the kitchen and driver.

Google review management

Every review deserves a reply. The review bot analyses tone and creates charming responses in your style. Grateful at 5 stars, solution-oriented with criticism.

Menu in many languages

A phone photo of the menu is enough: AI translates automatically, including allergens and ingredients. A QR code at the table leads to the translated version. Less need for explanation at the table.

Table planning without gaps

A guest wants to reserve for 8, but only tables for 6 are free? AI suggests combinations, warns of overbooking and optimises occupancy based on peak times.

Staff planning with forecasts

How many guests will come next Saturday? AI analyses historical data, weather and events – and delivers a well-founded forecast for staffing and purchasing.

No missed reservations

Friday evening, 7:30pm, a full house. The phone rings non-stop. A voice agent takes all calls in parallel, checks availability and enters reservations directly.

Delivery orders without chaos

A chatbot on your website or via WhatsApp takes orders in a structured way, checks the delivery area and passes the finished order to the kitchen and driver.

Google review management

Every review deserves a reply. The review bot analyses tone and creates charming responses in your style. Grateful at 5 stars, solution-oriented with criticism.

Menu in many languages

A phone photo of the menu is enough: AI translates automatically, including allergens and ingredients. A QR code at the table leads to the translated version. Less need for explanation at the table.

Table planning without gaps

A guest wants to reserve for 8, but only tables for 6 are free? AI suggests combinations, warns of overbooking and optimises occupancy based on peak times.

Staff planning with forecasts

How many guests will come next Saturday? AI analyses historical data, weather and events – and delivers a well-founded forecast for staffing and purchasing.

Concrete use cases

Where AI gets to work in your business

Five typical scenarios from everyday hospitality – from reservations and orders to review management.

Voice agent on the phone

A restaurant with 60 seats gets 25-30 calls at peak time. The voice agent handles them all in parallel, captures date, time and party size and syncs with your system.

No guest hears the busy tone any more

Automatic guest communication

Reservation confirmations, reminders 24h before ("are you coming tomorrow?"), cancellation links: AI handles the whole workflow, personalised and reliably.

Fewer no-shows through reminders

Order chatbot (WhatsApp)

Delivery services spend much of their time on the phone. A bot takes the order in a structured way, asks about extras ("would you like a drink with that?") and charges in advance online.

A higher basket through upselling

Digital menu & translation

Tourists scan the QR code and see the menu in their native language with images. AI generates appetising descriptions for every dish.

Barrier-free service for all guests

Review autopilot

AI monitors Google, TripAdvisor & co. It drafts replies to new reviews. You just check briefly and approve. Time required: 2 minutes instead of 15.

Top ranking in local search

Social media content

Take a photo of the dish of the day – AI generates the post, matching hashtags and stories for Instagram and Facebook.

Visibility without agency costs
Challenges

Typical hurdles in hospitality

The phone dilemma

Friday evening, 7pm. The phone rings off the hook. If you answer, service to the guest suffers. If you do not answer, you lose revenue.

A voice agent takes 100% of calls
Staff shortage

Good service staff are scarce. And if your skilled staff then spend time on email and the phone, they are missing where they earn money.

AI takes over admin tasks entirely
Office after closing

After 12 hours in the business, still answering emails, writing rotas and checking reviews? That takes its toll.

Automated processes create free time
Language barriers

"What is a Kaspressknödel?" Explaining costs time. Misunderstandings with orders lead to complaints and stress in the kitchen.

Multilingual digital menus & bots
Our process

How we work with your business

1

Get to know each other

We look at your business: which software do you use? Where are the biggest time sinks?

2

Choose a solution

Reservation bot, order system or review management – we start with the biggest lever.

3

Setup & training

We configure the AI with your info (menu, opening hours, tone).

4

Test & go-live

After thorough testing we go live. Your phone suddenly goes very quiet.

Local visibility

Is your restaurant recommended by AI as an insider tip?

Hungry guests ask ChatGPT: "Where is the best schnitzel near me?" – GEO makes sure your place is the answer.

The problem

Guests increasingly use AI instead of Google for restaurant recommendations. Establishments without a GEO presence are overlooked in these answers – guests go to the more visible competition.

The solution

GEO optimises your restaurant's presence for AI recommendations: Google reviews, menu signals and local anchoring are structured for ChatGPT & co.

2020 Google answers directly
2025+ AI recommends directly
Restaurant search
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Which restaurant offers the best regional cuisine with good value for money?
A frequently recommended restaurant is your place. It is praised for its authentic cuisine, warm atmosphere and excellent reviews.
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Digital solutions for hospitality

The KIKOM Hospitality Strategy Workshop

Reservations, orders, staff:
where does your business save the most time?

Revenue is decided between 6 and 9pm. But that is exactly when the phone rings, orders have to be taken and the staff are away from the table. Voice agent for reservations, chatbot for orders, review management – the possibilities are many. But what fits your business size, your POS system and your budget? In the Impulse Workshop (3 hours) we analyse your processes and develop a concrete digitalisation plan – specifically for hospitality businesses.

  • Time-sink analysis: where do you lose time every day?
  • POS integration check (Orderbird, Gastronovi, etc.)
  • Quick wins: what can be implemented immediately?
  • Digital visibility: website, Google, social media
  • ROI calculation: which investment pays off when?

AI Strategy Workshop for Hospitality

1,710
net of VAT (EU B2B reverse charge applies on valid VAT-ID)

3 hours • on-site at your business or remote • incl. preparation

Your outcome:

A clear digitalisation plan for your hospitality business: which AI tools relieve your team, how they integrate with your POS system, what they cost and when they pay for themselves. Plus: immediately actionable quick wins for less phone stress and better reviews.

FAQ

Common questions about AI in hospitality

Does AI replace my staff?

No. AI only takes over administrative tasks: phone, routine emails, table allocation. That gives your team more time for genuine hospitality at the table.

Does it work with my POS system?

Often yes. We review your infrastructure (e.g. Orderbird, Gastronovi, TouchBistro). Where there is no direct interface, we build bridge solutions that still save work.

Do voice agents understand dialect?

Modern AI models are very robust to accents and dialects. When something is unclear they politely ask again or hand the call over to a human.

What does an AI phone system cost?

That depends on call volume. A starter package is often cheaper than a temp for one evening a month. In the initial consultation we calculate this transparently.

How quickly is it ready to use?

A simple reservation assistant can be live in 2-3 weeks. More complex integrations take a little longer. We always start with a pilot.

Can the AI also account for allergies and special requests?

Yes. With reservations the AI asks about allergies, vegetarian/vegan wishes or special occasions. This information is passed straight to your team so you are perfectly prepared.

Does it also work for delivery and collection?

Absolutely. The AI can take orders for delivery or collection, coordinate delivery times and clarify payment options. Especially valuable with high order volumes at the weekend.

How are negative reviews handled?

The AI recognises negative reviews and alerts you immediately. You can then respond quickly and personally. For positive reviews the AI thanks the guest automatically – which shows appreciation and encourages more good reviews.

Can the AI also manage events and group reservations?

Yes. For groups above a certain size (e.g. 8+ people) the AI can take special enquiries, discuss menu options and pass the details to you. You keep control over important event bookings.

Does this work for small establishments or only for large restaurants?

Small establishments in particular benefit enormously. If you, as the owner, are in the kitchen or serving at the table yourself, the ringing phone can become a burden. The AI takes that load off you – you focus on your guests.

Markus M. Kirchmair - AI expert

"In hospitality, everything is decided between 6 and 9pm. That is exactly when the phone rings most – while the team is in service. AI can take over those calls so hospitality is preserved."

The founder

Markus M. Kirchmair

As an expert in AI transformation, Markus Kirchmair understands the specific pressure points of hospitality: high staffing demands, time-critical processes and the need to be "always friendly" – even when it is stressful.

With KIKOM he develops solutions that require no IT skills but simply work: from the voice bot that takes reservations to the AI that replies to Google reviews. His goal: technology should serve people, not the other way around.

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